Checking Student Grades

• From a computer with Internet access, go to https://parent.cps.k12.il.us
• At this next login screen, click on "Click here to sign up" at the bottom left
• This brings you to the parent sign up page.  Follow the instructions on the screen by filling in the required information. 
• Then read the User Agreement and click the "I agree to the above terms of usage"
• Click Sign Up at the bottom of the entire screen

How to obtain a student ID number and Pin number:

• Please visit Cuffe during school hours and see Mrs. Few or your child's teacher to get the numbers for your student.
• CPS policy states that this information cannot be given over the phone.

How to add a student to my account:

• Go back to https://parent.cps.k12.il.us, and login.
• You will see a welcome message once you login.  Click on the bottom text, "Add a student to my account."
• Complete the online information for your student.  Be sure to obtain the pin number and ID number before you do this.    Once completed, click submit at the bottom. 

How to use the Parent Portal to view my students grades:

• You can then click on the categories to the left to obtain information about specific assignments, overall grades, attendance records, and you can even program it to send a text message to you when your student's grades go above or below a certain grade.  Below is an overview of each category.
• Assignments: You can view assignments given and graded in every class for your student.  Use the Display drop down and the regading cycle to search for grades in specific classes for each grading cycle.
• Class:This will specify who will be teaching the class and what the grading scale will be.
• Grades: This will show a summary of student averages up to date.  You can click on "Notes" to send a note to a teacher within the Gradebook system.
• Attendance: This will display a list of absences and tardies listed for your student.
• Report Cards: You can view a student's report card for the current grading period online. 
• Please note that the report cards will only be made available after report card pick up day occurs at the school.
• Triggers: You can program the system to send an email or text message to you when your student's grade goes above or below the percentage you designate.
• Calendar: This is available to alert you of district wide events.  For more specific Cuffe events, see our calendar page.
• Manage Students: Click on this to Add an additional student to your account.
• My Settings: You can manage your account information, update your password, and adjust personal contact info, add email addresses, 
• Please note that if you have changes to make to your contact information, we  ask that you inform the  school office of these changes, as well.